Aldinga won their second game of 2021 following their 11-point win at Port Noarlunga during round six action in the Southern Football League (SFL) on Saturday. Incredibly it was the first time in 71 years that the Sharks had tasted victory against the Cockle Divers. The game was tight all day with Aldinga leading by two points at quarter time and one point at halftime. Port Noarlunga hit the front at the last change by two points but the margin could have been greater as Port Noarlunga had 18 scoring shots to Aldinga’s 11 as the teams turned for home. Aldinga lifted in the last term to kick four goals to two and come away with a 10.8 (68) to 7.15 (57) victory. Timmy Sumner continued his good season as he kicked four majors for the Sharks. Bailey Pilmore also kicked four goals for Aldinga. Dylan Williams was the only multiple goalkicker for the Cockle Divers with three goals. Angus Stangewitz was named best for Aldinga and he was ably supported by Byron Sumner, Tyler Flintham, Jack O’Hanlon and Michael Balas. Russell Curyer, Paul Randall and Aaron Peterson were among ‘Porties’ best. Reynella remained undefeated and on top of the ladder following a hard fought 22-point win against Happy Valley at Reynella. The home side got off to a fast start to lead by 38 points at halftime but the Vikings came right back into the contest in the third term to see scores locked up at the last change. The undefeated Wine Flies, with support from their home crowd, steadied to kick 4.3 to 0.5 in the last quarter to win 11.9 (75) to 7.11 (53). Reynella’s win sets up a huge clash next Saturday against the other undefeated team in 2021, Flagstaff Hill. Bradley Potter and Callan Semple each kicked three goals for Reynella while Josh Dwyer Sterzl kicked four goals for Happy Valley. Bailey England, Nick McLean, Potter, Robert Irra and Jason Farrier were best for Reynella. For Happy Valley, James Hay, Caleb Dolman and Dwayne Ruddock were among their best players.Morphett Vale are back on the winning list with a convincing 58-point victory against Cove on Saturday at Hallett Cove. Morphett Vale started strongly as they kicked 11 goals in the first half to take a 45-point lead to the long break. A further five goals to two in the second half saw the Emus win 16.9 (105) to 6.11 (47). Aiden Baker and Joel Handreck each kicked four goals for the winners while Ryan Need kicked two goals for the Cobras. Best players for Morphett Vale were Steven Byrne, Jack Dal Santo, Handreck, Daniel Earl and Denis Iljcesen. Dean Hancock, Oliver Moore, Need, Ben Pittard and Hayden Kernahan were best for Cove.Flagstaff Hill notched their fifth victory of 2021 to consolidate second spot on the SFL ladder with a comfortable 85-point win at Christies Beach. The Falcons led by 20 points at quarter time, 38 points at halftime and 65 points at the last change before winning 17.13 (115) to 4.6 (30). Daniel Webb continued his good recent goalkicking form with five majors for the Falcons. Sam Smith, Dan Butcher and Mitchell Johnson all chimed in with three majors as well. Ryan Grimmond kicked two goals for the Saints. David Kearsley, Sam Tharaldsen, Johnson, Smith and Webb were best for the reigning premier while for Christies Beach, Jacob Crate, Rhys Mundy and Bradley Truscott were among their sides best players. Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Reynella 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Happy Valley 6, Morphett Vale 4, Noarlunga 4, Aldinga 4, Cove 4, Christies Beach 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v ReynellaHappy Valley v AldingaNoarlunga v Morphett ValePort Noarlunga v CoveChristies Beach has the bye

Parndana won their first game of the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) season with a 29-point win over Kingscote at Kingscote on Saturday. The final scores were Parndana 11.7 (73) to Kingscote 6.8 (44). James Davis was a star up forward with five goals for Parndana while Riley Puckridge kicked three majors for Kingscote. Ben Gaskin, Zac Trethewey, Will Stanton, Frank May and Bailey Gaskin were named best for the Roosters.Dudley United went to the top of the KIFL ladder following their crushing 146-point win against Western Districts at Gosse. The Eagles had a day out as they kicked 23.15 (153) to 1.1 (7). Dudley United had 10 different goalkickers with Nathan Dickson (5), Tjedan McKeown (4), Clayton Willson (3) and Kyron Pepper (3) leading the way. Edward Colley, McKeown, Bradlee Ward, Dickson and Brent Kirby were best for a dominant Dudley United while for the Saints, Henry Riggs, Lachlan Florance and Tim Larcombe were among their best players. Wisanger had the bye.Ladder after Round 4Dudley United 6, Wisanger 6, Parndana 2, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Parndana v Western DistrictsDudley United v WisangerKingscote has the bye

Myponga won their third game of the season to move into the top four on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League ladder. Myponga won a high scoring contest 59-54 at home against Goolwa. In other games, Mount Compass consolidated third spot with a 38-36 away win at Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor made the trip to Langhorne Creek and came away with a strong 67-32 win, while McLaren Vale had a convincing 52-25 win against Yankalilla. Willunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 6Willunga 10, Victor Harbor 8, Mount Compass 8, Myponga 6, McLaren Vale 5, Strathalbyn 4, Langhorne Creek 3, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 7 Fixtures (Home team named first)Mount Compass v WillungaVictor Harbor v StrathalbynMyponga v Langhorne CreekGoolwa v McLaren ValeYankalilla has the bye

Goolwa/Port Elliot won their third game of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season with a 69-point win against Victor Harbor to move up to fourth spot on the ladder. The Magpies started well to lead by 39 points at halftime before winning 10.10 (70) to 0.1 (1). Kate Whiting and Isabella Ramsey each kicked two goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot. Best players for the Magpies were Megan Hoad, Whiting, Rachel Searle, Kerrie-Ann Moon and Catherine Griffen. Victor was best served by Jaimee Millard, Tegan Yeomans, Courtney Marks, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Lottie Pehi.Willunga consolidated second spot on the ladder following their comprehensive 146-point win over Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor. Willunga led by 42 points at quarter time, 80 points at halftime and 107 points at the last change before winning 23.8 (146) to 0.0 (0). Shae Archbold had a day out kicking eight goals while Jessica Harris chimed in with six majors. Katrice Turner continued her consistent season to be named best player for the Demons. She was well supported by Archbold, Jodie Hunt, Lauren Clifton and Caitlin Radbone. Kate Sanders, Teagan Stewart, Delia Althorp, Katharine McPhee and Michelle Lang battled hard for the Bays.McLaren won their fifth game of the season with a 44-point win over Strathalbyn. McLaren got off to a flyer as they kicked 5.0 to 0.0 in the first term to lead by 30 points. The remainder of the game was tight and low scoring as the Eagles won 7.4 (46) to 0.2 (2). Layla Rogers and Sally Fuller each kicked two goals for McLaren while Jessica Veasey, Caitlin Ross, Rogers, Tessa Cunningham and Ruby Flanagan-Sjoberg were named in the best players. For Strathalbyn, Morgan Tucker, Emily Eglitis, Emma Chapman, Indigo Miller and Melanie Cross were their best.Mount Compass maintained their undefeated status, but not before getting a big scare from their opponent Yankalilla. Mount Compass started well to take a handy 14-point lead at quarter time. Yankalilla kicked two goals to one in the second term to reduce the margin to 11 points at the long break. Yankalilla continued their good form into the ‘premiership quarter’ as they kicked a further two goals to one and turned for home just five points in arrears of the ladder leader. Mount Compass showed their class as they pulled away in the final stanza, kicking three goals to zero, to win 7.11 (53) to 4.3 (27). Heidi Smith kicked three very important goals for the winners while Kimberly Robinson and Dakota Oniszk each kicked two majors for the Tigers. Kiara Upitis was named best player for the undefeated Mount Compass outfit with support coming from Stacey Dale, Georgina Thomas, Demi Sharp and Megan Tilby. Best players for the brave Tigers were Nari Wright, Colbie Frankland, Natasha Hunt, Jasmine Smith and Tahlia Sheehan.Ladder after Round 7Mount Compass 14, Willunga 12, McLaren 10, Goolwa/Port Elliot 6, Yankalilla 6, Strathalbyn 6, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 8 Fixtures (Sunday 16 May)Yankalilla v McLaren (10.10am @ Mount Compass)Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay (10.10am @ Willunga)Mount Comapss v Strathalbyn (1.40pm @ Mount Compass)Willunga v Goolwa/Port Elliot (1.40pm @ Willunga)

Western Districts moved to the top of the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) ladder following their 49-28 victory at Wisanger on Saturday. Western Districts won their round one clash with Kingscote before having a bye last week. Dudley United had their first win for 2021 as they held on to defeat Kingscote 47-42 at Penneshaw. Parndana had the bye.Ladder after round 3Western Districts 4, Parndana 4, Kingscote 2, Dudley United 2, Wisanger 0Round 4 fixtures (Home team named first)Kingscote v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger has the bye

Happy Valley won their third game on the trot with a convincing 99-point win against Christies Beach during round five action in the Southern Football League (SFL). Happy Valley got off to a fast start to lead by 30 points at quarter time and extended their lead out to 54 points by halftime. The Vikings continued on their merry way after halftime as they kicked a further 11 goals to three to win 21.7 (133) to 4.10 (34). New recruit Ben Geytenbeek continued his good start to the season as he kicked six goals, giving him 23 for the season. Josh Dwyer-Sterzl also kicked six goals for Happy Valley while Jack Flett kicked three . Bailey Short and Keelan Boehm each kicked two goals for Christies Beach. Jaxon McGregor-Dey, Scott Rademacher, Dwyer-Sterzl, Joel Beeche and James Hay were named in the best players for the Vikings. Jacob Crate, Aidan Coakley and Aiden Fitzgibbons were among the best for a disappointing Saints outfit.Flagstaff Hill had a huge percentage-boosting win against Cove to consolidate second spot on the ladder. The Falcons kicked a whopping 38.16 (244) to Cove’s 5.7 (37) to win by 207 points. It was an entertaining first quarter with 10 goals scored with Flagstaff Hill taking a 17-point lead to the first break. From that moment on it was all ‘Flaggies’ with the five-time reigning premier kicking an incredible 32 goals to one in the last three quarters. The Falcons had 11 different goal kickers with Daniel Webb (8), Daniel Butcher (6), Ryan Mountford (5), Sam Smith (4) and Mitchell Johnson (4) leading the way. Jayden Morton kicked two majors for the Cobras. Michael Shearer, Webb, Johnson, Sam Tharaldsen and Butcher were best for a dominant Flagstaff Hill outfit. Cove were best served by Alex Shaw, Hayden Kernahan, Alex Marra, Scott Grieve and Michael Galley.Reynella are looming as the biggest threat to Flagstaff Hill’s dominance as they continued their undefeated start to the season with an impressive 44-point win at Morphett Vale on Mother’s Day. Reynella got off to a fast start as they kicked 5.2 (32) to 0.2 (2) in the first quarter. The Emus fought back in the second term to reduce the margin to 27 points at the long break. They could have been even closer had they not kicked an inaccurate 3.7 for the term. Reynella went on with the job after halftime, kicking nine goals to six, to win 17.8 (110) to 9.12 (66). Reynella shared the goals around with Robert Irra kicking four goals for the winners. Jonah Dolman kicked three goals for Morphett Vale. Dylan Roser continued his excellent season for the Wine Flies to be named their best player and he was well supported by Tyler Davies, Jason Farrier, Irra and Boyd Austin. Morphett Vale’s best were Aiden Baker, Daniel Bode, Scott Carpenter, Connor Mulloy and Julian Mardigan.Noarlunga moved up to fourth spot on the SFL ladder following their 28-point win against Aldinga. The Shoes led by 21 points at quarter time and by 20 points at halftime. Aldinga managed to kick six goals after halftime with Noarlunga kicking an inaccurate 5.16 to win 11.23 (89) to 9.7 (61). Vic Robertson and Terry Kathopoulis each kicked two goals for Noarlunga while Timmy Sumner and Jason Martin also kicked two goals for the Sharks. Sam Carlyle continued his consistent season to be named best for the Shoes along with Jake Anderson, Matthew Fry, Tailen Hobson and Shane Stagg. Timmy Sumner, Byron Sumner, Jack O’Hanlon, Michael Balas and Brady O’Hanlon were named in the best players for Aldinga.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Reynella 10, Flagstaff Hill 8, Happy Valley 6, Noarlunga 4, Cove 4, Morphett Vale 2, Christies Beach 2, Aldinga 2, Port Noarlunga 2.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Cove v Morphett ValeChristies Beach v Flagstaff HillPort Noarlunga v AldingaReynella v Happy ValleyNoarlunga has the bye

Cove won their first game of the 2021 season with a 33-point win against Aldinga on Sunday during round three action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition. The Cobras got off to a good start and took a handy 26-point lead into halftime. Aldinga battled hard in the second half but it was a bridge too far as Cove kept their home crowd happy as they won 7.8 (50) to 2.5 (17). Alesia Leduff kicked five goals for Cove in a best on ground display. She was ably supported by Lara Ward, Dana O’Brien, Jahna Perry and Seraphina Moon. Eilish O’Hanlon, Kiara Lovett, Ayla Regione, Amber O’Hanlon and Taeh Ferrari were named in the best players for Aldinga.Reynella continued their undefeated start to the season with a convincing 85-point win at home against Port Noarlunga. The Wine Flies led by 13 points at quarter time, 30 points at halftime and 55 points at the last change, before running out winners 14.9 (93) to 1.2 (8). Rebecca Denyer continued her good goal kicking form as she slotted seven majors to give her 13 goals for the season from three games. Emily Franklin, Ella Besley, Denyer, Georgia Pennifold and Renee Wurfel were named best for Reynella. For Port Noarlunga, Claire Murphy, Kaiya Ivett and Samantha Lynch were among their best players.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill put an end to Christies Beach undefeated start to the season following an impressive 45-point victory at Bice Oval on Sunday. Flagstaff Hill opened up a 28-point lead at halftime but it could have been even more as they kicked an inaccurate 5.10 (40) to 2.0 (12). A further three goals to one in the second half saw the Falcons win 8.15 (63) to 3.0 (18). Emily Brockhurst kicked five goals in a best on ground performance for the Falcons. Jenna Andrews, Alana Baker, Brooke Kleinig and Riley Mitchell were also named in the best players for ‘Flaggies’. Brooke O’Brien, Angelique Dean, Casie Coombe, Tayler Poland and Paige Simmons were best for the Saints.Hackham had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Reynella 6, Christies Beach 4, Flagstaff Hill 4, Cove 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Home team named first)Flagstaff Hill v CoveHackham v Christies BeachPort Noarlunga v AldingaReynella has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor 4Yankalilla 2Victor Grey 4Aldinga Blue 2Victor Blue 13Aldinga Black 1Victor White and Goolwa had the byeSouth Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeYankalilla 6Aldinga Blue 0Victor 3Aldinga Black 1Goolwa had the bye

Mount Compass ended reigning premier Langhorne Creek’s unbeaten start to 2021 as they outlasted the Hawks to win by 19 points at Mount Compass during round five action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) on Saturday. The game was a low scoring affair with the Bulldogs kicking the only two goals of the opening term to lead by 10 points at quarter time. They extended their lead to a handy 19 points at halftime before turning for home with a 26-point buffer. Langhorne Creek kicked four goals to three in the final term but the home side won 9.11 (65) to 6.10 (46). On a tough day for the forwards, Tom Pinyon showed his class as he slotted four majors to give him a league-leading 27 goals after five rounds. David Warren was the only multiple goalkicker for the Hawks with two goals. Nick Mott was adjudged best player for the Bulldogs and he was ably supported by Ziggy Vitkunas, Matthew Skrypek, Corey Grove and Shane Heatley. Langhorne Creek was best served by Tom Derham, Matt Dominish, Brodie O’Dea, Curtis Perrey and Tyler Follett. Victor Harbor won their first game of the season after dominating the last quarter in their clash with Myponga/Sellicks to win by 23 points. Victor led by three points at quarter time, 14 points at halftime and by just five points at the last change. Spurred on by their home crowd, Victor Harbor kicked 4.1 to 1.1 in the final quarter to win 12.9 (81) to 9.4 (58). Sam Basham kicked four goals for the winners and Billy Wade chimed in with three. Jake Spinks also kicked four majors for the Mudlarks and Cam Vinall kicked three. Brok Schubert was best on ground for Victor and he was well supported by Seb Guilhaus, James Boyd, Wade and Leslie Weetra. Jake Spinks, Harrison Cock, Nathan Hedger, Josh Donohue and Sam Kennedy were best for Myponga/Sellicks.Willunga continued their undefeated start to the 2021 season with a comfortable 68-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Willunga on Saturday. The Demons average winning margin from their five games is an amazing 114 points! The game was as good as over at halftime as the Demons led by 50 points. The Magpies battled hard in the second half but Willunga ran out winners 15.19 (109) to 5.11 (41). Sean Beath continued his excellent goalkicking form as he kicked six goals to give him 25 for the season. For the second week in a row, Cam Hutchens was best for Willunga. Brad Haskett, Beath, Billy Cook and Harrison Mills were also named in the Demons’ best players. Zac Bates, Sam Dunn and Aisea Raikiwasa were among the best for Goolwa/Port Elliot.Former Adelaide Crow Brodie Martin kicked 10 goals to lead Strathalbyn to their third win of the season as the Roosters accounted for Yankalilla by 75 points at Yankalilla. Strathalbyn won 24.10 (154) to Yankalilla 12.7 (79). Martin was on fire for the Roosters with Riley Clamp also kicking four goals. Harry Morgan (5), Adam Braendler (4) and Jesse Fitzgerald (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Tigers. Marc Elliot continued his consistent season to be named best for Strathalbyn and he received good support from Richard O’Grady, Ryan Clarke, Jack Kelsh and of course Martin. Ben Gogel, Morgan, Denver Ker and Braendler were named best for Yankalilla.Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the GSFL ladder following a thrilling one-point win against McLaren. McLaren started well to lead by 17 points at the first change before Encounter Bay fought back to trail by just three points at halftime. Both sides added five goals in a free-flowing third term as McLaren still led by three points with a quarter to play. In a thrilling final quarter, the Bays kicked four goals to three to win 14.10 (94) to 14.9 (93). Encounter Bay had nine different goal kickers with Gary Karpany and Tyson Neale kicking three goals each. Jordon Mutton had a day out as he kicked six majors for McLaren. Fraser Tonkin, Neale, Cohen Pettitt, Andrew Fyfe and Callum Tonkin were best for a jubilant Encounter Bay while Kiefver Zohar, Mutton, Thomas Fenoughty, Brett Ellis and Leon Groves were best for McLaren.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 10, Mount Compass 10, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 6, Strathalbyn 6, McLaren 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 2, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Encounter Bay v WillungaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMcLaren v Yankalilla Myponga/Sellicks v Goolwa/Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Mount Compass

Mount Compass moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) League ladder following a convincing 45-23 win against Langhorne Creek on Saturday. In other games, Willunga stayed undefeated with a powerful 80-56 victory over Goolwa, Victor Harbor maintained second place on the ladder with a 70-42 win against Myponga, while Strathalbyn won their second game of the season with a grinding 35-23 win at Yankalilla.McLaren Vale had the bye.Ladder after Round 5Willunga 10, Victor Harbor 6, Mount Compass 6, Strathalbyn 4, Myponga 4, McLaren Vale 3, Langhorne Creek 3, Goolwa 2, Yankalilla 2.Round 6 Fixtures (Home team named first)Strathalbyn v Mount CompassMcLaren Vale v YankalillaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborMyponga v GoolwaWillunga has the bye

Dudley United won their second game on the trot following a crushing 173-point win against Kingscote during round three action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Dudley United had the bye in round one and then had an excellent 84-point win over Parndana in round two. On Saturday they dominated, kicking a whopping 32.23 (215) to 6.6 (42). The Eagles had nine goalkickers, led by Kyron Pepper who slotted eight majors. He was well supported by Tjedan McKeown (5), Clayton Willson (5) and Troyston Corbett (4). Paul Green kicked three for Kingscote. McKeown, Brent Kirby, Pepper, Jack Gurney and Clayton Willson were best for a dominant Dudley united outfit. For Kingscote, Rory Lovering, Green and Anthony Anderson were among their best players.Wisanger remained undefeated and on top of the ladder as they disposed of Western Districts to the tune of 52 points at Wisanger on Saturday. Wisanger led by eight points at quarter time and theN opened the game up with a seven goal to three second term to take a handy 33-point lead to halftime. A further nine goals to five in the second half saw the Panthers win 19.10 (124) to 10.12 (72). Wisanger had 10 different goalkickers including Brok Viney-Obst (4), Khyal Stead (4) and Luke Shurven (3). Dylan Lockett, Cameron Florance, Harvey Pohlner and Robert Benney all kicked two goals for Western Districts. Viney-Obst, Luke Stewart, Stead, Liam Sampson and Luke Bowd were named best players for the Panthers. Henry Riggs, Josh Graham, Scott Hammatt, Cameron Florance and Lockett were best for the Saints.Parndana had the bye.Ladder after Round 3Wisanger 6, Dudley United 4, Western Districts 2, Parndana 0, Kingscote 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v ParndanaWestern Districts v Dudley UnitedWisanger has the bye

Kangarilla are back on top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder following a 48-36 win against the previously undefeated Croweaters. The win leaves Kangarilla as the only undefeated side in the competition. In other games, reigning premier Pulse moved up to second spot with a comfortable 45-28 win against Clarendon while Seaford Storm won their first game of the season with a thrilling 41-40 victory over McLaren Flat. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga remained undefeated with a 50-34 win at home against Valley Vikings, Clarendon defeated the winless Port Noarlunga 39-30 while McLaren Flat won their second game of 2021 with a 44-36 triumph over Southern Stars. A1 Ladder (After Round 3) Kangarilla 6, Pulse 4, Croweaters 4, Clarendon 2, Seaford Storm 2, McLaren Flat 0. A2 Ladder (After Round3) Noarlunga 6, Clarendon 4, McLaren Flat 4, Southern Stars 2, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 4 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Kangarilla v Seaford Storm (Kangarilla)Pulse v McLaren Flat (Noarlunga)Croweaters v Clarendon (STA Headquarters) A2 (3.30pm) Noarlunga v Clarendon (Noarlunga)Valley Vikings v Southern Stars (Meadows)Port Noarlunga v McLaren Flat (Port Noarlunga)

Mount Compass remained undefeated after six rounds of the Great Southern Football League Women’s (GSFLW) season as they ground out a tough 24-point win against Strathalbyn at McLaren Vale on Sunday. Strathalbyn led by four points at quarter time but Mount Compass took over for the final three quarters as they kicked five goals to one for the rest of the match to win 5.9 (39) to 2.3 (15). Megan Rich was the only multiple goalkicker for the game as she kicked both goals for Strath. For the third time in 2021, Amy Taylor was named best for Mount Compass and she was ably supported by Georgina Thomas, Heidi Smith, Demi Sharp and Emily Smith. Strathalbyn were best served by the consistent Tessa Smith, Indigo Miller, Emily Eglitis, Emma Chapman and Courtney Mesecke. Willunga held onto second spot on the ladder following a tough 15-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot at Yankalilla. In a low scoring game, Willunga led by 14  points at halftime before winning 3.6 (24) to 1.3 (9). The ever-consistent Katrice Turner was named best for Willunga with Holly Ifould, Shae Archbold, Ella Radbone, Aleesha Smith and Ada Anninos were also named in the best players for Willunga who now boast a 5-1 record for the season.Yankalilla moved to fifth spot on the GSFLW ladder with a convincing 90-point win at home over bottom side Encounter Bay. Yankalilla led by 30 points at halftime and extended their lead by kicking nine goals to none in the second half to win 14.12 (96) to 1.0 (6). Kimberly Robinson was a star for the Tigers with five goals while Jasmine Smith and Helen Maidment kicked two goals each. Nari Wright, Robinson, Colbie Frankland and Maidment were best for Yankalilla. Keeley Round kicked Encounter Bay’s only goal and was also named their best player.McLaren consolidated third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 123-point win against Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale on Sunday. The Eagles led by 20 points at quarter time, 53 points at halftime and 92 points at the last change before winning 19.9 (123) to 0.0 (0). Sheena Peters kicked five goals for McLaren to give her 12 goals for the season. Layla Rogers (3), Caitlin Ross (2) and Donna Boal (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for McLaren. Ross, Rogers, Jessica Veasey, Ally Bailey and Peters were best for McLaren. For Victor Harbor, Maya Overall, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner and Courtney Marks were among their best players.Ladder after Round 6Mount Compass 12, Willunga 10, McLaren 8, Strathalbyn 6, Yankalilla 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 0.Round 7 Fixtures (Sunday 9 May)Yankalilla v Mount Compass (10.10am @ Strathalbyn)Encounter Bay v Willunga (10.10am @ Victor Harbor)Strathalbyn v McLaren (1.40pm @ Strathalbyn)Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (1.40pm @ Victor Harbor)

Reynella and Christies Beach remain the only undefeated sides left in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition after two rounds. Reynella had a convincing, albeit inaccurate, win against Hackham to the tune of 139 points at Reynella Oval. The Wine Flies led by 29 points at quarter time, 68 at halftime and 97 points at the last change before running out winners 19.25 (139) to 0.0 (0). Rebecca Denyer kicked six goals for Reynella and she was well supported by Georgia Pennifold (4), Caitlin Williams (2) and Emily Woods (2). Renee Wurfel, Pennifold, Allana Nimmo-Lyne, Sarah Bourn and Denyer were best for the dominant Reynella outfit. Hackham’s best were Alana Browne, Rachel Cole, Samara Paul, Kathryn Salter and Caitlin Haire.Christies Beach also had a big win as they accounted for Cove 8.10 (58) to 0.1 (1) at Bice Oval. The Saints led by 21 points at quarter time and extended their lead to a handy 35 points at the long break. A further three goals to none in the second half saw the final margin of 57 points in favour of Christies Beach. Brooke O’Brien was a star up forward for the Saints as she kicked six goals while Indiana Flynn slotted two majors. Melanie Koster continued her fine start to the season as she was named best on ground for the victors. She was well supported by Casie Coombe, Emma Crisp, Angelique Dean and Paige Simmons. Cove was best served by Felicity Oliver, Edith Kosztovits, Tamara Harrison, Dana O’Brien and Renee Ullrich. Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill got their first win on the board for 2021 with a convincing 57-point win at Aldinga. The game was effectively over at halftime as the Falcons took a 38-point lead to the halftime break. Another two goals to zero in the second half saw ‘Flaggies’ win 7.15 (57) to 0.0 (0). Vanetta Renfrey kicked two goals for the victorious Falcons while Alana Baker was best on ground. Baker was well supported by Emily Brockhurst, Rachel Crockart, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Kleinig and Brooke Watson.Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Christies Beach 4, Reynella 4, Flagstaff Hill 2, Aldinga 2, Hackham 0, Cove 0, Port Noarlunga 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Home team named first)Christies Beach v Flagstaff HillCove v AldingaReynella v Port NoarlungaHackham has the bye

Parndana made it two-from-two in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association following their 14 goal victory over Dudley United. The final scores were Parndana 46 to Dudley United 32. Parndana are in good early season form having won their round one clash against Wisanger on ANZAC Day by 19 goals. Kingscote got their first win of 2021 with a 48-36 victory over Wisanger at Kingscote. After winning in round one, Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after round 2Parndana 4, Western Districts 2, Kingscote 2, Dudley United 0, Wisanger 0Round 3 fixtures (Home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsParndana has the bye

South Coast Hockey - Men ‘A’ GradeVictor Blue 5Victor Grey 2Victor 3Goolwa 0Aldinga Blue 2Victor White 2Yankalilla 3Aldinga Black 1South Coast Hockey - Women ‘A’ GradeAldinga Blue 4Aldinga Black 1Yankalilla 0Goolwa 0Victor had the bye

Reigning premier Langhorne Creek kept their unbeaten start to the 2021 Great Southern Football League (GSFL) season intact with a tight six-point win against McLaren at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. McLaren held sway in the first half as they opened up a 10-point lead at halftime. The Hawks came back into the contest with a five goal to two burst in the ‘premiership quarter’ as they turned for home with a nine-point lead. The Eagles had plenty of chances in the last quarter but could only manage 2.6 to the Creeks 2.3 as the home side hung on to win 11.11 (77) to 9.17 (71). Angus Lally kicked three goals for Langhorne Creek while Todd McKay, with two majors, was McLaren’s only multiple goalkicker. Alex Cleggett, Caleb Howell, James Sellar, Ben Arbon and Coby Helyar were named best players for the Hawks. Alex Moyle, McKay, Bryn Loots, Brett Ellis and Sam Lawrie were best for a gutsy McLaren outfit.Willunga had a massive percentage boosting 241-point win over Yankalilla at Willunga Oval as they stayed on top of the ladder through four rounds. The Demons kicked seven goals in the first term, a whopping 13 majors in the second, eight goals in the third and finished off the game with nine last quarter goals to win 37.30 (252) to 1.5 (11). Willunga had 14 different goalkickers including Tyson Hoffmann (7), Daniel Bass (4), Scott Hunt (4) and Cam Hutchens (4). Ben Gogel was Yankalilla’s sole goalkicker. Hutchens, Brain Fenton, Hoffmann, Sean Beath and Harrison Mills were best for the dominant Demons while for Yankalilla, Brad Thompson, Gogel and Joel Kay battled hard on a dirty day for the Tigers.Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the GSFL ladder following a convincing 76-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bays led by just one point at quarter time but completely dominated the second term to lead by 35 points at the long break. The Magpies came back in the third quarter as they kicked three goals to two but they still trailed by 30 points at three quarter time. It was all Encounter Bay in the last quarter as they kicked 7.5 to 0.1 to win 16.14 (110) to 5.4 (34). Tyson Neale kicked four goals for the Bays (17 for the season) and he was well supported by Lachlan Costello and Cohen Pettitt who kicked three goals each. Brayden Lane and Brock Godwin-Knott each kicked two majors for the Magpies. Pettitt, Andrew Fyfe, Lachlan Williams, Fraser Tonkin and Costello were best for Encounter Bay. James Fry, Aisea Raikiwasa and Dale Cuthbert were among Goolwa/Port Elliot’s best.Mount Compass continued their winning ways with a comfortable 69-point win at Victor Harbor. Tom Pinyon kicked six goals for the Bulldogs to take his season tally to 23 from just four games, while former Adelaide Crows player, Lewis Johnston, kicked three goals in a  best on ground performance. Other good players for Mount Compass were Ziggy Vitkunas, Nick Mott, Tomas Vitkunas and ruckman Peter Hoban. Sam Basham provided Victor with a target up forward as he slotted three goals. Zac Dowling, Brok Schubert, Seb Guilhaus, Billy Wade and James Boyd were best for Victor Harbor.Strathalbyn travelled to Myponga to take on the Mudlarks and emerged with a good 54-point win to sit just outside the top five on percentage. The Roosters opened up a match winning 43-point lead at halftime and extended their lead out to 65 points at three quarter time. Myponga/Sellicks battled the game out well to win the last quarter but Strathalbyn went on to win 13.15 (93) to 6.3 (39). Brodie Martin kicked three goals for Strath while Cam Vinall slotted two majors for the Mudlarks. Richard O’Grady, Xavier Redden, Jacob Wright, Marc Elliott and Sam Elliott were named in the best players for Strathalbyn while Ryan Mayes, Jake Spinks, Harry Cock, Anthony Kempster and Wade Hutchinson were best for Myponga/Sellicks.Ladder after Round 4Willunga 8, Mount Compass 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Encounter Bay 4, McLaren 4, Strathalbyn 4, Yankalilla 4, Myponga/Sellicks 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 5 Fixtures (Home team named first)McLaren v Encounter BayMount Compass v Langhorne CreekVictor Harbor v Myponga/SellicksWillunga v Goolwa/Port ElliotYankalilla v Strathalbyn

Croweaters went to the top of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) ladder following a tight 46-40 win at McLaren Flat in round two action on Saturday. In other games, Kangarilla remained undefeated with a 45-34 win over local rival Clarendon and reigning premier Pulse got their first victory of 2021 following a convincing 68-32 victory against Seaford Storm. In the A2 competition, Noarlunga are the only undefeated team following their 46-33 win at McLaren Flat, Southern Stars had their first win of the season with a 45-40 triumph over Port Noarlunga while Clarendon also won their first game of 2021 with a convincing 60-27 win against Valley Vikings. A1 Ladder (After Round 2) Croweaters 4, Kangarilla 4, Pulse 2, Clarendon 2, McLaren Flat 0, Seaford Storm 0. A2 Ladder (After Round 2) Noarlunga 4, Clarendon 2, McLaren Flat 2, Southern Stars 2, Valley Vikings 2, Port Noarlunga 0. Round 3 Fixtures A1 (2.00pm) Pulse v Clarendon (Noarlunga)Croweaters v Kangarilla (STA Headquarters)Seaford Storm v McLaren Flat (Seaford) A2 (3.30pm) Port Noarlunga v Clarendon (Port Noarlunga)Noarlunga v Valley Vikings (Noarlunga)Southern Stars v McLaren Flat (SUNA Court 3)

Wisanger made it two-from-two with a crushing 148-point win over Kingscote during round two action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) on Saturday. Wisanger led by 48 points at quarter time, 69 points at halftime, 109 points at the final change before winning 23.24 (162) to 2.2 (14). The Panthers shared the goals around with 10 different goal kickers including Jai Turner (4), Luke Stewart (3), Gavin Mason (3) and Luke Shurven (3). Stewart, Thomas Snowball, Dustin Cross, Liam Sampson and Khyal Stead were named best for the top-of-the-ladder Panthers outfit while Karim Hadland, Paul Green, Riley Puckridge, Jack Grimes and Josiah Bennett were best for Kingscote.After a bye in round one, Dudley United hit the ground running with a convincing 84-point win over Parndana, 15.20 (110) to 3.8 (26). Nathan Dickson and Kyron Pepper each kicked four goals for the Eagles while Troyston Corbett chimed in with three majors. Sam McLeay, Dickson, Corbett, Brent Kirby and Edward Colley were named best for Dudley United. Frank May, Zac Trethewey, Ben Gaskin, Jaan Kuchel and Bradley May were named best for the Roosters.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 2Wisanger 4, Dudley United 2, Western Districts 2, Parndana 0, Kingscote 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Dudley United v KingscoteWisanger v Western DistrictsParndana has the bye